This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman
Introducing the Bow
Street Bachelors—men who work undercover for London’s first
official police force—and the women they serve to protect. . .and
wed?
Shipping heiress Georgiana Caversteed is done with men who covet her purse more than her person. Even worse than the ton’s lecherous fortune hunters, however, is the cruel cousin determined to force Georgie into marriage. If only she could find a way to be . . . widowed? Georgie hatches a madcap scheme to wed a condemned criminal before he’s set to be executed. All she has to do is find an eligible bachelor in prison to marry her, and she’ll be free. What could possibly go wrong?
Benedict William
Henry Wylde, scapegrace second son of the late Earl of Morcott and
well-known rake, is in Newgate prison undercover, working for Bow
Street. Georgie doesn’t realize who he is when she marries him—and
she most certainly never expects to bump into her very-much-alive,
and very handsome, husband of convenience at a society gathering
weeks later. Soon Wylde finds himself courting his own wife, hoping
to win her heart since he already has her hand. But how can this
seductive rogue convince brazen, beautiful Georgie that he wants to
be together…until actual death do they part?
This
is my first Kate Bateman novel and it's fabulous.
Georgiana Caversteed needs a husband to prevent her greedy cousin from snatching her inheritance away from her. Therefore, she hatches a plan which involves marrying a convict destined for the gallows at Newgate prison. However, the man she never expected to see again after her marriage isn't executed… he's very much alive, as is the memory of the kiss they shared to seal their devious contract.
I love the refreshing originality of the plot, it's unlike anything I've read previously. I devoured it in one sitting because I couldn't tear myself away. Georgiana is a strong and determined heroine, even though her idea to foil her cousin wasn't her finest hour. Benedict Wylde is a fine specimen of a hero and proves to be an honourable gentleman. His background suggests he'll try to outwit his newly acquired wife, but instead, he supports and respects her in her capacity as a business owner. Together, they make an exciting and intriguing couple.
In some way, what's possible for a woman to achieve nowadays compared to the nineteenth century differs greatly and I wonder if Georgiana achievements could be possible. Yet, I respect the author's vision for her leading lady because it created such an exhilarating story.
I'm patiently waiting for the next instalment of this wonderful new series but meanwhile, I'll pick up some of the author's other works.
***arc generously received courtesy of St Martin's Paperbacks via NetGalley***
Georgiana Caversteed needs a husband to prevent her greedy cousin from snatching her inheritance away from her. Therefore, she hatches a plan which involves marrying a convict destined for the gallows at Newgate prison. However, the man she never expected to see again after her marriage isn't executed… he's very much alive, as is the memory of the kiss they shared to seal their devious contract.
I love the refreshing originality of the plot, it's unlike anything I've read previously. I devoured it in one sitting because I couldn't tear myself away. Georgiana is a strong and determined heroine, even though her idea to foil her cousin wasn't her finest hour. Benedict Wylde is a fine specimen of a hero and proves to be an honourable gentleman. His background suggests he'll try to outwit his newly acquired wife, but instead, he supports and respects her in her capacity as a business owner. Together, they make an exciting and intriguing couple.
In some way, what's possible for a woman to achieve nowadays compared to the nineteenth century differs greatly and I wonder if Georgiana achievements could be possible. Yet, I respect the author's vision for her leading lady because it created such an exhilarating story.
I'm patiently waiting for the next instalment of this wonderful new series but meanwhile, I'll pick up some of the author's other works.
***arc generously received courtesy of St Martin's Paperbacks via NetGalley***
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